They forced black ppl to serve in WW2, segregated them. And all the Black vets came to an America that despised them and dismissed their wartime sacrifices. Came back to separate drinking fountains and sitting in the back of restaurants. Blocked from moving into "white" areas.
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And we couldn't use the promised G.I. Bill either!https://www.history.com/news/gi-bill-black-wwii-veterans-benefits …
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I used to love my black spit shined jump boots. Faded brown just doesn't look professional. Even my jungle boots were classic looking.
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Yep. I did an emotional (and dramatic) podcast abt a black female soldier's journey thru the extra-judicial LOD investigation processes. Not even a model NCO w/ the evidence on her side could escape bias. Her case was clear cut; still took years to appeal.pic.twitter.com/Mj9dH5Ux0e
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Indeed it is a issue that needs to be addressed
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